Desogen Side Effects

Serious Side Effects of Desogen

Stop taking Desogen and get medical attention if you suddenly become numb or weak on either side of your body.
If you develop sudden and acute headaches, become confused, or have trouble seeing, speaking, or balancing, see your doctor immediately.
Talk to your doctor as soon as possible if you have chest pain, pain that radiates to your arm or shoulders, or have unexplained sweating.
If your legs, ankles, feet, or hand begin to swell or become painful, warm, or red, seek medical attention.
If you experience persistent nausea, stomach pains, a decrease in appetite, darkened urine, stools the color of clay, or jaundice, stop taking Desogen and talk to your doctor as soon as possible.
You may develop symptoms of depression after taking Desogen. If you have trouble sleeping, feel weak or tired often, or have changes in your moods, talk to your doctor.
Contact your doctor immediately if you discover a lump in your breast.

Common Side Effects of Desogen

You may experience mild nausea, stomach pain, bloating, and vomiting as you first begin taking Desogen.
Your breasts may become tender or swell as you take Desogen.
Desogen may cause changes in your weight and appetite.
Taking Desogen can cause your menstrual period to change, decrease your sex drive, and cause vaginal itching or discharge.
You may see freckles, darkening of the skin on your face, loss of hair on your scalp, and increased hair growth while you take Desogen .

Warnings & Recalls for Desogen

Desogen Black Box Warning

Do not smoke while you are taking Desogen. This may increase your chances of developing a blood clot or having a stroke or heart attack. You are more at risk if you are over the age of 35 or smoke more than 15 cigarettes in a day.

Desogen Warnings

Do not take Desogen if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or have recently had a child. Desogen may cause birth defects in newborns.
If you have high blood pressure, a history of heart disease, have had a stroke or heart attack, have had a blood clotting disorder or problems with circulation, diabetes, liver disease, severe migraines, or any type of cancer you should not take Desogen.
Some sedatives, seizure medications, HIV/AIDS medicines, hepatitic C drugs, and antibiotics may interfere with the effectiveness of Desogen.

Desogen Treatment and Use

Desogen | Ethinyl Estradiol and Desogestrel is a contraceptive used to prevent pregnancy. Desogen does not prevent sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV and AIDS. When taken properly, the failure rate of birth control pill is approximately 1% per year.

How does Desogen Work?

Desogen alters the mucus in the cervix, making it more difficult for sperm to get to the uterus and or fertilized eggs to attach to the uterine wall. The hormones in Desogen also prevent ovulation, keeping the ovary from releasing an egg .

Desogen Dosage Information

Start taking Desogen during the first day of your menstrual period or the first Sunday after your menstrual cycle begins. A secondary form of birth control may be required as your begin taking Desogen.

Take a pill once daily and do not wait more than 24 hours between pills. Missing a pill will increase your chances of becoming pregnant.

If you miss a pill, take two pills the next day. If you miss two pills in a row, take two pills for two days before continuing to the once daily schedule.

Other Names for Desogen

Brand name:

Desogen

Emoquette

Generic name:

Ethinyl Estradiol and Desogestrel